types of cake recommended using fondant icing

by Ma. Cecilia Gutierez
(Philippines)

What type of cake do I need to bake if I intend to use a fondant icing?

Use a firm cake recipe. If making a cake mix, you can modify it by making the WASC version. This addition of extra flour and sour cream makes a denser cake. Most sponge cake recipes are too airy to support fondant. Not only should you consider the fondant, but if you are placing other decorations on top of the cake which will weigh it down, the cake will need to be sturdy. If you are stacking layers, be sure to use supports. Dowels are sufficient for a 2 layer cake, but if you go to 3 layers, make sure to put a wooden dowel down the center, too.